Tomentose burbark
Triumfetta tomentosa
Family: Malvaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 3 m tall. The stems are 4-7 mm across.
Also put in the Sparmanniaceae and Tiliaceae families.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows from sea level to 2,400 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Botswana, East Africa, Ethiopia, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Zambia, Zimbabwe
How it is used for food
The stems and green bark are used ti make soup and sauces.
Edible parts
Stem sap - vegetable